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In this powerful episode of the PNWMPP Podcast, host Tanner Hoskins sits down with his good friend and elite K9 handler Jensen Huffman — owner of Huffman K9 Obedience and Executive Director of CHAIS (Charon Human Advocacy and Intervention Services). With more than 20 years of experience training and deploying working dogs across North America, Jensen shares his journey from traditional obedience training to leading a trauma-informed, mission-ready nonprofit changing the face of modern search and rescue.

Together, Tanner and Jensen dig deep into the origins of CHAIS, what makes their K9 teams unique, and why emotional intelligence in the field matters just as much as tactical readiness. From hurricane deployments to high-stakes human trafficking recoveries, this conversation pulls no punches — tackling tough topics like human trafficking, disaster deployments, self-deploying, and SAR volunteer fitness.

You'll hear about the unforgettable tracks of K9s Jax and Blue, the pivotal Anthony Mancuso case, and why specialized training at TEEX could be a game-changer for CHAIS’s disaster response capabilities. This is more than a podcast episode — it's a call to action to support CHAIS and their mission. The world needs more nonprofits like CHAIS.

If you care about search and rescue, trauma-informed care, and the bond between handlers and heroic K9s — don’t miss this one.

🎧 Listen now and learn how you can support CHAIS’s mission at chaisinc.org.

Want to contact Jensen and find out how you can help in their cause? Email: [email protected] 

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In this haunting episode of the Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project Podcast, we venture beyond borders into Canada’s vast, untamed wilderness—where stories vanish into the fog, survive against impossible odds, or dissolve in waves.

🔹 Mélanie Ethier – A 15-year-old vanishes after a short walk home in New Liskeard, Ontario. Despite decades of investigation, no trace has ever been found.
🔹 Sam Benastick – An experienced hiker disappears in remote British Columbia… and reemerges over 50 days later in a survival story few believed possible.
🔹 Grant Hadwin – A controversial environmental protester fells the legendary Golden Spruce, then disappears in Hecate Strait under mysterious and debated circumstances.

Blending immersive sound design with documentary-style narration, this episode captures the raw beauty—and unforgiving nature—of Canada’s wilderness, where the line between myth and memory grows thin.

🎧 Listen closely. The silence speaks volumes.

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If you have any information about Mélanie Ethier’s disappearance, please contact the Ontario Provincial Police. And before your next trip outdoors, familiarize yourself with missing persons cases in the area. You might unknowingly hold a piece of someone’s story.

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Travis Decker, 32 year old army veteran, wanted for the murder of his three children, Paitlyn, Evelyn, and Olivia. Decker has been on the run for nearly a month in the remote backcountry of Chelan and Kittitas Counties in Washington State.

In this episode Tanner informs listeners how to be prepared in the backcountry to human threats, truly the worst possible scenario a hunter, hiker, or camper could face in the wilds. 

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In this gripping episode, we journey deep into the heart of two baffling disappearances that continue to haunt the American wilderness. First, we head to the rugged mountains of Montana, where experienced hunter Aaron Hedges vanished under mysterious circumstances in the Crazy Mountains in 2014. Despite extensive searches, bizarre clues and puzzling behavior left more questions than answers.

Then, we revisit the heartbreaking case of Jaryd Atadero, a spirited 3-year-old who disappeared while hiking with a group in Colorado's Big South Trail in 1999. What followed was a series of shocking discoveries, conflicting accounts, and a trail of confusion that continues to stir debate decades later.

Both cases share eerie similarities: remote terrain, unusual evidence, and unanswered questions that defy logic. Join us as we explore the timelines, theories, and chilling possibilities behind these strange vanishings—and the wilderness that refuses to give up its secrets.

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The Pacific Northwest is a place of mist, mystery, and myth—but beneath the towering trees and winding trails lie stories that never made it home.

In this cinematic and chilling episode, host Tanner Hoskins walks you through three of the most haunting unsolved disappearances and murders in Pacific Northwest history:

🔹 The Cowden Family Disappearance – A quiet family camping trip in 1974 ends in tragedy when an entire family vanishes from a serene Oregon campsite, only to be discovered months later in a hidden cave.

🔹 The Tube Sock Murders – Two couples. Two crimes. One chilling signature: a white tube sock tied postmortem. Was a serial predator stalking the Washington woods in the mid-80s?

🔹 The Lewis–Clark Valley Murders – A trail of abductions and killings across Idaho and Washington, all tied to a single community theater and a suspect who still walks free.

With immersive sound design, emotional storytelling, and years of investigative insight, this episode will leave you questioning just how close darkness really is — and how silence in the forest isn’t always empty.

Don’t miss this deep dive into the cases that define true crime in the Northwest. Subscribe, share, and join the search for answers.

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On April 26th, 2025, the PNW Bigfoot Search team made a shocking discovery along the White Salmon River near Willard, Washington—a clear, unexplainable track believed to be from a Sasquatch.

Join Tanner Hoskins and the team as they document this discovery in real-time, analyze the evidence, and explore what makes this remote section of the Pacific Northwest a hotspot for Bigfoot activity. This may be one of the most compelling finds in recent years.

Could this be the proof we've been waiting for?
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Release Date: April 16, 2025

Mount Rainier stands as one of America’s most breathtaking — and dangerous — natural landmarks. In this chilling episode, we examine three haunting disappearances that occurred on its icy slopes.

First, we dive into the 2010 vanishing of Eric Lewis — a seasoned climber who was roped in with his team, only to vanish near the summit without a sound, a footprint, or a trace. What could cause a man to disappear under such tightly controlled conditions?

Then, we revisit the mysterious case of MIT student Zachary Weston, who disappeared in 2005 after a solo hike to Snow Lake. No gear, no tracks, no answers.

Finally, we recount the heartbreaking 2020 disappearance of Vincent Renaldo Djie, a young man from Indonesia whose solo hike toward Mildred Point triggered one of the largest search efforts in the park’s history.

These cases raise unsettling questions: Are these simply accidents in harsh terrain? Or does something else linger in the fog-shrouded wilderness of Mount Rainier?

Tune in as we explore theories, discuss strange patterns, and honor the lives of those still missing.

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The Mount Jefferson Wilderness in Oregon is a breathtaking yet unforgiving landscape. In this episode, we examine two disappearances that have haunted the region since 2016.

On June 23, 2016, 59-year-old Sanford "Sandy" David Rice, an experienced outdoorsman, set out on a solo hiking trip near Marion Lake. He never returned. Despite extensive search efforts, no trace of him has ever been found.

Just a month later, 21-year-old Riley Zickel vanished while hiking alone near Jefferson Park. Unlike Rice, his remains were discovered three years later in a glacial area above Jefferson Park, a stark reminder of the unpredictable dangers of solo wilderness exploration.

What happened to Sandy Rice? Why did it take years to find Riley Zickel? These cases highlight the risks of the Cascade Mountain Range—dense forests, extreme terrain, and the unknown forces lurking within.

Join me as we dive into these stories, the search efforts, and the eerie legends tied to this rugged wilderness. And if you hike alone, please—carry a Personal Locator Beacon. It could save your life.

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Episode Description:
Mount Hood—a breathtaking yet unforgiving giant—has claimed the lives of many who dared to explore its rugged terrain. In this episode we uncover the chilling disappearances of Fred Frauens and Kenneth "Ken" Budlong, two experienced outdoorsmen who vanished without a trace. What happened to them? Were they victims of the mountain’s deadly conditions, or is there something more sinister at play?

Join us as we unravel these unsolved mysteries, delve into the dangers of solo expeditions, and examine the eerie history of one of Oregon’s most treacherous peaks.

Plus, don’t miss our special announcement about the Pacific Northwest Bigfoot Search Podcast—your go-to source for real investigations, firsthand encounters, and expert discussions. And remember, our Search and Recovery Operations launch in April, and we need your support. Every donation helps us continue the mission to bring answers to families of the missing. Visit PNWMPP.org to contribute.

Tune in now for an episode filled with mystery, danger, and the relentless pursuit of truth.

Sources:
https://charleyproject.org/case/fred-frauens
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http://www.oregonlive.com/oregonian/
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In this episode of the Pacific Northwest Bigfoot Search Podcast, hosted by Alberto Quinones, Kelly Stolp, and Tanner Hoskins, with special appearances by Mike Palagi, we dive into two perplexing missing persons cases from the rugged wilderness of Priest Lake, Idaho.

First, we explore the mysterious disappearance of David Walter Uhl, an experienced outdoorsman who vanished without a trace in 2010. His truck was found abandoned with a half-full cup of coffee, but despite extensive searches, no other clues were discovered. What happened to David in the treacherous terrain of the Selkirk Mountains?

Next, we investigate the case of Charles Edward Dehner, who went missing in 1992 while huckleberry picking with his wife near the Caribou Creek drainage area. Despite a massive search effort, Charles was never found, leaving behind a haunting mystery that continues to perplex his family and the community.

We also share exciting updates about the launch of our podcast, featuring upcoming guests from the world of cryptozoology, including members of Small Town Monsters, Scott Tompkins from the Bigfoot Mapping Project, eyewitnesses, and more. Plus, learn about our new partnership with On X Maps, where you can get an exclusive discount while supporting PNWMPP's field operations.

Join us as we delve into these unsolved mysteries, explore the unforgiving landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, and continue our quest for answers. If you have any information about these cases, please contact the Bonner County Sheriff's Office at 208-263-8417.

Subscribe now and stay tuned for future episodes filled with gripping stories, intriguing guests, and the relentless pursuit of truth.

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